CYP6312 - Theoretical Perspectives: Early Learning & Experience

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Critically discuss theoretical perspectives of learning and compare international approaches to early years pedagogy in the UK.
Explore and analyse different perspectives in the context of issues relating to transitions from family to child care and school.

Content:

This module will develop student understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the impact on children’s learning. Students will explore the effectiveness of the framework. They will be expected to discuss critically a range of perspectives and theories related to early years education both in the UK and globally. Students will develop previous study of this subject at Levels 4 and 5. They will consider, in an ethical context, the issues relating to children’s experiences in the early years, which are relevant to transitions from home through to school. Students will consider contemporary and traditional theory and research, in addition to guidance such as the Common Core of Skills and Knowledge and the EYFS framework (DfE 2012).

Learning and Teaching Information:

Learning will take place in interactive sessions incorporating theoretical input, discussion, debate, ICT research and student presentation. Students will be supported by VLE materials, constructed reading and research tasks and workshop sessions. There will be opportunities for students to take part in both peer and group formative assessments in relation to both assessments.

Lectures, seminars and workshops
Hours: 27
Inended Group size: Cohort

On-line support and small group tutorials
Hours: 1 (min)
Intended group size: 6-10

Guided independent study
Hours: 172

Further details relating to assessment
The timeline will consist of theoretical perspectives relating to children’s learning and development; the map will relate to international perspectives and practice. The written rationale is required to support and evaluate the submitted visual evidence.

All students will be supplied with the same simulated case study for evaluation. Further supporting guidance will be provided within the Module Handbook and during taught sessions.

Assessment:

001 Timeline, Map and Rationale 2,000 words Semester 2 – week 6 50%
002 Case Study Evaluation 2,000 words Semester 2 – week 10 50%


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